DGT Permiso B — Exam Topic

Road Usage & Speed Limits

Where to drive or walk, speed limits for different roads, and rules for pedestrians on interurban roads.

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Practice Questions
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Key Points
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Exam Focus Areas

Overview

Speed limits are among the most-tested topics in the DGT exam. This section covers where different vehicles may travel, which lane to use, and the exact speed limits for every combination of road and vehicle type.

Key Points to Know

Maximum speed limits: urban (50), conventional (90), autovía/autopista (120)
Minimum speed limits on motorways (60 km/h)
Speed limits for novice drivers (first 2 years)
Speed limits for vehicles towing a trailer
Lane discipline on multi-lane roads
Use of hard shoulder and emergency lanes
Rules for pedestrians on interurban roads

What the Exam Tests

Exact limits for vans, trucks, and buses on each road type
Reduced speed limits in tunnels and adverse conditions
Which lane must be used on a three-lane road
Minimum following distance requirements

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